Salsa Picante De Chile De Arbol
Mexico
Known as a Mexican recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 13 ingredients
- 1 1/4 oz dried chiles de arbol -- (about 40 to 50 mixed size)
- 2 large cloves garlic -- peeled and chopped
- Water
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds (or a generous 1/4 tsp ground)
- Tequila
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 4 large allspice berries (or about 1/8 tsp ground)
- Orange
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp shelled pumpkin seeds "pepitas"
- 2 cloves -- or a big pinch of ground cloves
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Orange
High in vitamin C · 71 mg per 100 g, 89% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
11 more authorised claims
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
Source of folate · 30 µg per 100 g, 15% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
- Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis.
- Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
5 more authorised claims
- Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
- Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
- Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Folate has a role in the process of cell division.
Folate is a B-vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Your body needs folate to make DNA and other genetic material. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Oranges, raw, with peel”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- Stem the chiles, then roll them between your thumb and fingers, pressing gently to loosen the seeds inside. Break in half and shake out as many seeds as possible, then place in a blender jar. Heat an ungreased skillet over medium low. Toast the sesames and pumpkinseeds separately. Pulverize the cumin alspice and cloves in a mortar, then add to the blender jar along with the oregano, salt garlic and vinegar. Blend for several minutes til the mixture is orange red and quite smooth. Stir in tequila and water to thin (about a 1/2 or 3/4 cup total). I generally let it sit for another hour and blend again, spoon into a jar and store in refrigerator. Makes 1 3/4 cups West Central Mexico
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Frying pan
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Blender
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Mortar and pestle
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Chef's knife
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Cutting board
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Vegetable peeler
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Wooden spoon